THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FORT MYERS, FL

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 8-15-2024
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The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a 3,500 acre wetland, located in Fort Myers, Florida, which filters rainwater on its way towards Estero Bay. The preserve contains a 1.2-mile boardwalk trail, interpretive center, and amphitheater.
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Credit: TDelCoro

The Southwest Florida Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Fort Myers, Florida. Since its founding in 1982, the Society has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Southwest Florida. Through research, education, and preservation, the Society seeks to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of the area’s past.

The Society operates a research library and archives that contains an extensive collection of materials related to the history and culture of Southwest Florida. These materials include books, photographs, maps, newspapers, and more. The library is open to the public and is a great resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about the area’s history.

The Society also offers educational programming and special events to help bring the region’s history to life. These events include guided historical tours, lectures, and exhibits. The Society also works with local schools to provide educational programs for students.

In addition to its library and programming, the Society also manages the Southwest Florida Museum of History. This museum showcases the area’s past through artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits. The museum is open to the public and is a great way to learn more about the area’s diverse heritage.

The Southwest Florida Historical Society Inc. is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about the history and culture of Southwest Florida. Through its library, educational programming, and museum, the Society is committed to preserving and sharing the region’s rich history.

THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FORT MYERS FL. US MID #8401200813

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1381
FORT MYERS
FL
33902

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MID # 8401200813
Name THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 592469602
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 26.602127, -81.861698
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 001102
US Census Block: 2004